Roadway Threats
Horse Farms Forever Neutral on Proposed Alternative Routes for the Northern Turnpike Extension
The proposed alternatives routes for the Northern Turnpike Extension avoid the Farmland Preservation Area and other major Marion County horse farms. Thus, at this time Horse Farms Forever takes a neutral position on the proposed alternatives to the northern extension of the turnpike.
In our watchdog role, HFF will continue to closely monitor the situation to assure there are no detrimental impacts to the Farmland Preservation Area. In addition, we will be attending the two upcoming public meetings.
Public Hearing Notice: I75 Interchange at NW 49th Street
On Wednesday, November 18, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, a public hearing will take place. The public is invited. We will be there as FDOT shares the results of their study. The public is invited to comment on the “the location, conceptual design, and social, economic and environmental effects of the proposed improvements.” We intend to suggest some improvements that would make the interchange a fitting gateway for the Horse Capital of the World® and the Farmland Preservation Area. It is our intention always to work collaboratively and affect positive change where necessary to protect Marion County’s global brand. Instructions for participation in person and virtually are in the hearing notice below:
In Praise of Pink – Northern Turnpike Connector Report for April
Hot pink areas will not be impacted by the proposed Northern Turnpike Corridor. Our FPA ranks right up there with springs, military bases, tribal lands and national register sites.
Levy County Votes to Reject Toll Roads
This article from the Florida Phoenix lays out the latest in the toll road debate.
M-Cores Map Designates the Farmland Preservation Area “Off Limits” for Toll Roads
On March 6, 2020 the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) released the M-Cores Avoidance...
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